Pembrey Country Park - The Hidden History 

Great video, thanks. My grandad worked at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Pembrey.

My grandfather, then a fairly newly qualified industrial chemist, worked for Nobel at Pembrey during WW1. I remember a couple of things- first that on at least one occasion there was a risk that one of the buildings was about to explode. Grandpa had to get everyone out of the building, then take a deep breath and run back through, turning on all the stopcocks and so flooding it. Secondly, that he- and presumably any other younger men working there- had an official letter tocarry about his person and show to anyone who asked why he was not 'doing his bit' in uniform. It stated that he had volunteered for the colours, but had been refused because he was doing vital war work. He kept this letter for the rest of his long life- he died in 1973, aged 86. Perhaps it 'proved' something to him as well, because his brothers and brothers-in-law, all fought...Finally- this was where he met my Grandmother, who was one of those girls who made the shells/ ammo. She lived to 83, dying of a broken heart a few months after Grandpa.

This is a fantastic video presentation Jay. I've lived here all my life: played on the beach and swam in the sea, and now regularly walk and explore the beach and forest paths with my dog. But this film has shown me things I haven't seen before - that I've probably walked by without noticing. Thank you.

There used to be much more there in the late 80's early 90's

Grew up hear played in it all seen it all I could show you places only the people from them times have seen I know that place like the back of my hand

Grew up on this beach. Amazing place

The people who lured ships onto the dunes using bonfires as beacons were called Gwŷr y Bwyelli Bach (the men with little axes or hatchets)

It was originally NEF, Nobel Explosives Factory, then became HMF Pembrey during WW1 and later renamed ROF Pembrey during WW2. Being local I explore the area almost daily whilst walking my dogs and yet after over a decade researching it’s history, I still from time to time find something new. Excellent footage btw.👍

What a place !

Wow this is incredible. I am a teacher and we are going to use this to teach local children about the history. Thank You.

My playground as a child.. a hidden gem full of history. 😊

Fantastic thank you for sharing I visit there most weeks and knew it was important but not that important I must explore more 🤔

Excellent thank you really interesting.

What a fantastic video! Thank you😃

Quite upset that the miniature railway wasn't mentioned when it's been there since the late 80s otherwise nonetheless quite educational and have been waiting for some history on the site

I live very near to the country park and I had no idea how much history surrounded this area!

Very interesting really enjoyed this

Think you've got it wrong there pal. Pembrey ROF magnificent it was back in the day when navigating your way through the old factory with massive holes in the roads where the bombs had landed during the war, the beach a lot further away then you accessed through a gap in the fence and all free. Then the council moved in and covered all the history over with grass, changed the name and charge you for the privilege, with no mention of the lives lost and all to be forgotten. Lacking in respect for the people who protected the land you live on today.

My home town ❤️ well done buddy some great work love the history of the country park many of those places believed to be haunted to this day!

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